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Clear filtersSan Pedro Sula's Aquifer at Risk of Severe Depletion
Environmentalists warn that water production from San Pedro Sula's Sunseri aquifer has plummeted 75% since wells were drilled in 1987, and a congresswoman is pushing legislation to protect the zone as a multi-use area and create a Metropolitan Park to safeguard the city's groundwater system.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 18, 2026#aquifer-depletion#water-security#sunseriWaste and Unchecked Demand Strain San Pedro Sula's Groundwater
San Pedro Sula produces 80 million cubic meters of water annually, with 65% drawn from aquifers as surface sources dwindle; waste and unmeasured consumption threaten the city's long-term supply.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026#groundwater#water-supply#aquifers